Description
A delicious and creamy ground turkey pasta dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 8 oz pasta (penne or shells)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- to taste Salt and pepper
- for cooking Olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground turkey to the pot, breaking it apart. Cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add pasta and cook until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is cooked, reduce heat and stir in milk and shredded cheese until well coated and cheese is melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg